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alabama1949chevy · 05-22-2013, 11:19 AM

Hey y'all,

I currently have a trashed GMC 228 but the tranny still shifts. I have recently found a running 216 with bell housing, and my question is, Do I really need to get the bell housing with the 216 or can I possibly use the one I have? I'm still new to this stuff and I don't really have a clue, but I'm learning more and more everyday(mostly from this awesome site)!!!

Tell me what you know...and go!

A

alabama1949chevy · 05-22-2013, 06:14 PM

Hmmm...I guess that was a difficult question to answer...
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mechanixman · 05-22-2013, 06:20 PM

If it doesn't cost anything, I'd go take the bell housing-just in case

alabama1949chevy · 05-22-2013, 06:25 PM

The guy wants $50 more for the bell housing...
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-22-2013, 07:35 PM

Crawl under your truck and SEE which you need?

(The direct method of problem solving!)
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dwcsr · 05-22-2013, 07:59 PM

You will need the clutch , flywheel and pressure plate from the 216 so I would get the bell as well.

sweet70beast · 05-24-2013, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

You will need the clutch , flywheel and pressure plate from the 216 so I would get the bell as well.

I agree on the flywheel, pressure plate and clutch (they are different) but the bell housings are the same.
I took a 228 out of my 53 Sub and put in a 62 235 that ended up being crap but I used the GMC bellhousing because the 235 had a 3 spd car bell on it.

05-22-2013, 11:19 AM	#1
alabama1949chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 51	Need some guidance... Hey y'all, I currently have a trashed GMC 228 but the tranny still shifts. I have recently found a running 216 with bell housing, and my question is, Do I really need to get the bell housing with the 216 or can I possibly use the one I have? I'm still new to this stuff and I don't really have a clue, but I'm learning more and more everyday(mostly from this awesome site)!!! Tell me what you know...and go! A

05-22-2013, 06:14 PM	#2
alabama1949chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 51	Re: Need some guidance... Hmmm...I guess that was a difficult question to answer... Posted via Mobile Device

05-22-2013, 06:20 PM	#3
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: Need some guidance... If it doesn't cost anything, I'd go take the bell housing-just in case __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

05-22-2013, 06:25 PM	#4
alabama1949chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 51	Re: Need some guidance... The guy wants $50 more for the bell housing... Posted via Mobile Device

05-22-2013, 07:35 PM	#5
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Need some guidance... Crawl under your truck and SEE which you need? (The direct method of problem solving!) Posted via Mobile Device

05-22-2013, 07:59 PM	#6
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Need some guidance... You will need the clutch , flywheel and pressure plate from the 216 so I would get the bell as well.



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